UA In the News — April 13

University of Alabama entrepreneurs, researchers to vie for startup money at AIME Day
Tuscaloosa News – April 12
Entrepreneurial teams at the University of Alabama will compete for funds to build prototypes, and advanced startups will demonstrate their innovations during Friday’s AIME Day, an annual showcase of burgeoning technologies and business plan competitions. Students from the Culverhouse College of Commerce will compete for a cash prize during the Edward K. Aldag, Jr. Business Plan Competition, which will be held at the AIME Building. AIME Day is open and free to the public. It begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes when judges’ announce the winners.
 
Alabama law student wins big money on ‘Jeopardy!’
Al.com – April 13
University of Alabama law student Carter Spires won $26,001 on “Jeopardy!” Tuesday. The defending champ and his fellow law students will watch him play again at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the student lounge at the UA’s School of Law. “It was really exhilarating,” said Spires, who is in his second year at the law school, according to a UA release. “It didn’t entirely sink in when I was up there playing; watching it on TV made it feel all the more real and exciting.” Spires said he plans to save and invest most of the money, according to the release. He said may splurge on a trip after he graduates from law school.
 
Union wouldn’t hit tenure
Minnesota Daily – April 12
As the University of Minnesota’s union push continues, faculty members have voiced concerns over its potential effects on tenure and pay. But some experts say faculty members have little to fear about tenure because Minnesota law prohibits any policy changes to the tenure process. And according to a new study, professors’ pay might rise if the faculty voted to unionize … A recent study by Stephen Katsinas, professor of higher education and political science at the University of Alabama, looked at the compensation of about 130,000 faculty members at nearly 400 colleges around the country.  According to the study, about 63 percent of the employees worked at universities with collective bargaining.
The Nation – April 12
 
Alabama journalism professor selected for award
Jacksonville News – April 12
At age 50 and in fairly good health, Dr. Chris Roberts, a University of Alabama associate professor of journalism, isn’t planning on putting his final affairs in order anytime soon. But if his demise – or retirement – was impending, he knows the last lecture he would give to his students. And as the recently announced 2016 recipient of the Last Lecture Award, Roberts will get a chance to deliver that lecture,  titled “MAMA CALLED: Lessons Learned by Leaving Alabama and Coming Home Again,” April 20 at 7 p.m. in room 159 Russell Hall. A reception will follow.
 
Selling Homes to Millennials: UA sales instructor Lexi Lowe to present “Generational Selling” at Alabama REcharge
Al.com – April 12
The Millennial generation will soon overtake the Baby Boomers as the largest demographic in the United States. As more Millennials enter the workforce each day, learning how to communicate with this younger crowd is becoming more important to sales people each day. On April 19, The University of Alabama Sales Program’s Director of Collaborative Learning, Lexi Lowe, will present “Generational Selling” at Alabama Recharge 2016.
 
The University Of Alabama Takes On The #SleepRevolution
Huffington Post – April 12
On Saturday, April 9, my sorority and I brought the #SleepRevolution to the University of Alabama. I was so excited to educate my sisters on the prevalence and danger of sleep deprivation and to discuss how the phenomenon affects each other in our daily lives as college students. We wasted no time in getting all cozied up in our Lands’ End PJs! They were perfect for a girl’s afternoon in.
 
Small Things People Use To Judge Your Personality
Linkedin – April 12
The human brain is hardwired to judge. This survival mechanism makes it very hard to meet someone without evaluating and interpreting their behavior. While we tend to think that our judgments are based on the content of conversations and other obvious behaviors, the research says otherwise … Your handshake. It’s common for people to associate a weak handshake with a lack of confidence and an overall lackadaisical attitude. A study at the University of Alabama showed that, although it isn’t safe to draw assumptions about someone’s competence based on their handshake, you can accurately identify personality traits. Specifically, the study found that a firm handshake equates with being less shy, less neurotic, and more extroverted.
 
World’s Longest Snake Dies Shortly After Capture Near Malaysia Construction Site
News Everyday – April 13
Thought to be the world’s longest snake, a reticulated python caught at a Malaysian construction site died last week after laying an egg. It measured 26 feet in length, with a weight of 551 pounds … But why did it die? It could have laid 75 eggs at one time, said Stephen Secor, a professor in the department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama, who wasn’t involved with the Malaysian snake’s capture. “I don’t know why the snake died,” Secor said. “It probably didn’t die because it laid an egg.”
 
UA students start “Plant the Seed” Campaign
WVUA 23 (Tuscaloosa) – April 12
You may have spotted some metal sunflowers around Tuscaloosa the past two weeks. The sculptures are part of an effort to end the stigma around mental health in West Alabama. The Tuscaloosa Mental Health Alliance and students at UA started the “Plant the Seed” campaign on March 29. Since then, several local businesses have put the sunflowers on display, and made donations to the campaign.
 
Green makes dean’s list society
Atmore News – April 13
Tamara Marie Green has been honored with membership into the International Dean’s List Society for exemplary academic performance at the University of Alabama. Green is majoring in public relations and anticipates graduating Spring 2018. The International Dean’s List Society provides scholarship, study abroad and online personal and career development opportunities to students from the United States as well as countries around the world.
 
West Alabama Leadership Prayer Breakfast held at UA
WBRC-Fox 6 (Birmingham) – March 12
It’s the 18th year for an event that brings people together for prayer. It’s the West Alabama Leadership Prayer Breakfast. It brings out about 700 people, and a notable speaker. This year’s speaker is syndicated columnist Cal Thomas.